*Ranked #3 in the U.S. by QS World University Rankings: Business Masters Rankings. Additionally, UCLA Anderson was ranked #9 in the U.S. News & World Report Specialty Rankings for Finance.
Key Strengths of the MFE Program
Business School Advantage
UCLA Anderson offers exceptional academic preparation, a cooperative and congenial student culture, and access to a thriving business community, as well as support services for scholastic and career advancement. Our MFE program affords a dynamic curriculum that combines theory, analytical skills and current business practice. UCLA Anderson MFEs join one of the world’s largest and most renowned alumni networks, with more than 36,000 members in over 100 countries.
Learn From Renowned Finance Thought Leaders
Our trailblazing faculty are respected professors and researchers, as well as revered leaders in the world of finance. They will teach you in a curriculum that merges quantitative finance theories with up-to-the-minute business practices, you can more effectively apply what you learn. Outside of our curriculum, our Financial Institutions Seminar brings industry leaders to you, giving you a window into the trends and dynamics that drive their businesses.
Real-World Projects
Beyond the classroom, UCLA Anderson MFE students apply their knowledge to real-world settings through a summer internship and our Applied Finance Project (AFP). The hands-on AFP pairs student teams with real client projects, providing valuable exposure to potential employers and broadening their professional networks.
East Coast Strength
If you want to work on the East Coast, you will join a great many of our graduates working there, thanks to our connections and solid track record of career success in markets like New York City, Boston, Charlotte and Washington, DC. We have career-focused staff in Manhattan as well as at UCLA, giving us a bi-coastal advantage.
Career Impact